Health officials in the United States say the surge in cases is driven by the highly contagious Delta variant. It is largely affecting younger people.
However, there is concern it is increasing the risk for younger children not eligible for the vaccine.
Al Jazeera's Patty Culhane reports from Washington, DC.

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